SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1265
WHEREAS, It is a pleasure for the Texas Senate to honor a
beloved and respected longtime staff member, Reta Cooke, by
naming her a 2011 legislative recipient of the Betty King Public
Service Award; and
WHEREAS, The Executive Assistant in the office of Senator
Tommy Williams, Reta is known for handling her multifaceted
duties with enthusiasm, dedication, and efficiency, and she is
cherished by legislators and by her colleagues for treating all
who walk the Capitol halls with unfailing courtesy, warmth, and
graciousness; and
WHEREAS, After working in the House of Representatives for
19 years, Reta joined the Senate as part of Senator Williams's
staff in January of 2003 and has served with distinction in his
office for over eight years; as the senator's Executive
Assistant, she holds a position that entails a wide range of
responsibilities and puts her in daily contact with the public;
and
WHEREAS, Talented and resourceful, she has a
well-established reputation for carrying out her duties in a
flawless manner; she performs highly responsible administrative
work and is known for using her initiative to handle the complex
work in the office and for her reliable judgment; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary Senate employee, Reta is noted for
her poise, her cheerful spirit, and her ready smile, and her
ability to maintain composure, even in the midst of chaos,
endears her to all who know and work with her; and
WHEREAS, Reta has now served the state for 27 years and
four months; she is a valuable team leader who is highly
respected for her loyalty, integrity, and professionalism, and
she is most deserving of her selection for the Betty King Public
Service Award; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere appreciation to Reta Cooke
for her commendable service to the Texas Senate and
congratulations to her on earning a 2011 Betty King Public
Service Award; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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Birdwell Hegar Seliger Birdwell Hegar Seliger
Birdwell Hegar Seliger
Carona Hinojosa Shapiro Carona Hinojosa Shapiro
Carona Hinojosa Shapiro
Davis Huffman Uresti Davis Huffman Uresti
Davis Huffman Uresti
Deuell Jackson Van de Putte Deuell Jackson Van de Putte
Deuell Jackson Van de Putte
Duncan Lucio Watson Duncan Lucio Watson
Duncan Lucio Watson
Ellis Nelson Wentworth Ellis Nelson Wentworth
Ellis Nelson Wentworth
Estes Nichols West Estes Nichols West
Estes Nichols West
Fraser Ogden Whitmire Fraser Ogden Whitmire
Fraser Ogden Whitmire
Gallegos Patrick Williams Gallegos Patrick Williams
Gallegos Patrick Williams
Harris Rodriguez Zaffirini Harris Rodriguez Zaffirini
Harris Rodriguez Zaffirini
Dewhurst, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 30, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Birdwell Hegar Seliger
Carona Hinojosa Shapiro
Davis Huffman Uresti
Deuell Jackson Van de Putte
Duncan Lucio Watson
Ellis Nelson Wentworth
Estes Nichols West
Fraser Ogden Whitmire
Gallegos Patrick Williams
Harris Rodriguez Zaffirini